Chapter 116: The Power of Desire

Globally, the Phantoms had many different worldviews, some believing in equality between humans and Phantoms like Azure Lotus or something more radical like Crimson Path.

Still, the Phantoms could not resist their nature despite their ideology. Logic and politics were one side, but inner desires were quite another.

Things varied from Phantom to Phantom, but many of the stronger Phantoms often experienced the pure pleasure of fighting monsters.

True, every fight with a monster was dangerous and could lead to death, especially against strong monsters. However, the Phantoms had two solid reasons to feel pleasure in seemingly dangerous situations, even if they were drenched in blood and badly wounded, and any mistake could lead to their death.

In defeating monsters, the Phantoms felt the same joy that ordinary people felt when they achieved some success, whether it was a project at work, a relationship, or a successfully passed exam.

The second reason was the Phantoms' hunter's side, the longer they fought, the more they got the taste for it.

It seemed that this effect could grow to infinite heights, with every monster killed and blood spilled, making them want to fight an even stronger opponent.

Thus, as long as Phantom had strength, he could fight with an excited smile on his face, and Resonance was especially affected by it - leaving only one thing in Phantom's mind: his next target.

Whoooooooooooooosh.

Without thinking of anything but the dangerous monster, Adam lunged forward, bringing his needle down directly on North Keeper.

In a heartbeat, North Keeper bounced aside, missing the silver needle right in front of him.

However, in no time, Adam attacked once more, acting at the limit of his power. The tip of his needle was rapidly approaching North Keeper's head.

North Keeper's pupils narrowed as he reached out, pulling towards him a random K0-Phantom that ran past them, trying to get as far away as possible.

The speed was too much for Adam to react in time, ending up with his needle deeply entering Phantom's shoulder, slicing through flesh and bone.

"ARGGHHHHHH!!!" The young man cried out in pain, bright waves of agony spread throughout his body.

Adam's eyes went wide with the realization of what he had just done. K0-Phantom, who had recently been a mere youth, was now screaming in pain because of his needle, his attack.

Crackle.

Adam grabbed the young man's arm and sharply tossed him aside, hitting the other Phantoms, who continued to move forward without stopping.

They gazed at each other closely, focusing their attention on eyes, hair, mouths, necks, and breasts as well as the breathing that soon they began to share.

It seemed that even their hearts began to beat the same to maximize synergy. Their genes were in the same state, for the same purpose, and so now they had one path.

Adam was about to say something, but... before he could utter a sound, a blue flash flew out of the snowdrift, instantly reaching their level.

Adam and Alexia's eyes went wide as North Keeper's arms reached out to them.

In a heartbeat, North Keeper grabbed them firmly by their heads, pushing their foreheads against each other with tremendous force.

A cracking sound like breaking bones spread around, causing Adam and Alexia to lose consciousness for a moment.

"Bastard!" Alexia exclaimed, taking North Keeper by the arm and pulling it sharply.

Adam reacted quickly, realizing what Alexia was about to do, and grabbed North Keeper's other arm.

They pulled the monster's arms in different directions with all their strength. Perhaps neither Adam nor Alexia could use their abilities anymore, especially Nexus, but, it didn't affect their physical power. They were tired, but the effects of Resonance were enough to make them forget about the exhaustion from the past fights for a while.

North Keeper's pupils narrowed as his flesh began to tear and even bleed. A few more seconds, and he might actually be left without two arms after underestimating his opponents.

Well... In fact, it was still a big question of who was underestimating whom.

Step.

North Keeper took a step forward, clenching his fists tightly and using all his strength to force his hands into motion. Even though Alexia and Adam held them tightly, it didn't stop North Keeper.

Then, North Keeper's palms collided with each other, as well as Adam with Alexia.

Following, North Keeper swung his arms, tossing Adam and Alexia aside - straight towards the sharp crystals in the distance.

Owen, watching the fight, frowned, as he cast a glance at his shield.

'Tsk. Somehow, I had a feeling from the start that I would need it. Good thing I trusted my intuition.' Owen muttered internally as his eyes shone brightly.

His shield trembled slightly, about to be filled with powerful energy - all to help Adam and Alexia win their last battle in this Eclipse!